Porhibited And Restricted Items

UPS International (Bahamas)

Additional Import Documentation
Goods under IATA Special Provisions A67 require a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).

It is not required for all, however shipments can be held by local authority in United Arab Emirates after screening due to lack of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) or NON DG (Dangerous Goods) declaration letter from the shipper resulting to misconnections and impacting end-to-end service.

It would be advisable for all shipments originating, transiting and terminating for UAE to have MSDS or NON DG declaration from shipper enclosed in the shipment and copies to be uploaded in IDIS.

Additional Export Documentation
No Information found on this topic for the selected country or territory.
Additional Clearance Information
The consignee will need to present the following documentation to clear their packages. Please note different documentation is required if consignee is a business or an individual.

For a business, the consignee must present the following:

Current Business License, VAT Certificate, email address for contact person, photo ID of contact person (NIB Card), telephone number mobile/landline.

For an individual, the consignee needs to present the following:

Photo ID (NIB CARD), email, complete street address and phone number.

UPS can deliver packages released by Customs on the day of arrival.

UPS or a third-party broker must do the Customs clearance on shipments that are held by Customs.

All shipments require commercial invoices.

All non-document shipments require prior notification.

Credit card payments are accepted upon delivery for freight and import charges by this destination. Contact UPS or the UPS service partner in the destination country or territory to determine which credit cards are accepted.

Restrictions may apply for freight collect shipments from the origin country or territory. Contact UPS or the UPS service partner in the origin country or territory prior to shipping.

UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

Areas Served
Service is provided to and from certain cities.
UPS cannot deliver to a P.O. Box address. All packages require a consignee's contact name and complete street address including apartment, suite or unit number if applicable. The consignee's telephone number should be provided if known.

Saturday, Sunday, and official holidays.
Spring -0500/ Fall -0500
English
Bahamian Dollar(BSD)
Billing Options
  • Shipping charges can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
  • When billing the receiver, either the shipper or receiver's account number is required.
  • When billing to a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.
  • Duties and taxes can be billed to the shipper, receiver or a third party.
  • When billing a third party, the third party's name, country or territory and account number are required.
  • If the duties and taxes are billed to an account outside of the destination country or territory, a "Duty and Tax Forwarding" surcharge will be applied.
  • Please note the following third party billing exceptions:
    • Shipments to and from the same country or territory (domestic shipments) cannot be billed to third party payors in other countries or territories. For example, shipments from Mexico to Mexico or Canada to Canada cannot be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. This rule does not apply to UPS domestic services in European Union countries or territories. For example, shipments from Germany to Germany can be billed to a third party payor in the U.S. (as long as the payor is a business and has a VAT or Tax/EIN ID on file with UPS).
  • When paying by credit card, check, or cash, only the shipper can be billed the shipping charges
  • The freight and duties can be billed to the shipper or a third party
  • The taxes can be billed to the receiver or a third party
  • A surcharge will be applied for the SDV billing option
Commodity Specific Stipulations

There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Bahamas. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.

"Import of Alcoholic beverages into Bahamas is permitted via ISC contract service. Business to consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B) shipments are allowed into Bahamas. Beer, wine and spirits (liquor). Original Invoice with Company Logo is required. UPS WorldShip invoices will not be accepted. "
Gift Exemptions
0.00 Bahamian Dollar BSD
no gift exemption
no gift exemption
Invoice Requirements
Non-document shipments to the Bahamas must include 1 original and 2 copies of a commercial invoice. No Worldship allowed.

Original invoices are required by law. Invoices on company letterhead are preferred and the word "Invoice" must be on the letterhead. All other types of invoices will result in shipment being transferred to Customs hold until proper paperwork is received. All shipments that are transferred will require a formal entry, which is more expensive and a longer process.

Computer-generated invoices are not accepted. Customs will not accept WorldShip generated invoices.

All shipments destined for Abaco and Freeport must have an original invoice. Pro forma invoices are not accepted.

The consignee's telephone number must appear on the invoice.


Items Classified as Documents

The destination country or territory considers the following items document shipments. If criteria are listed, the shipment must meet the criteria to be considered a document shipment.

If any of the items in the document checklist are shipped in a pak or any other packaging other than a document envelope, they will be considered non-docs and duties will be applied accordingly by Bahamian Customs.

Shipments of advertising literature that is completed are classified as documents.
Validated airline tickets are classified as documents.
Printed annual reports are classified as documents.
Printed calendars are classified as documents.
Completed manuscripts are classified as documents.
Completed negotiable bonds are classified as documents.
(General) Small quantities.

UPS can recommend which forms you need based on a few simple criteria. Forms can be completed online or printed. See which forms you need.
Prohibited or Restricted Commodities

In addition to the prohibited commodities listed here, it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Bahamas.

Cows, goats, sheep, and pigs are considered domesticated animals. All other animals are considered non-domesticated animals. Items or products made from non-domesticated animals are restricted in the UPS system and only allowed with a UPS ISC contract-CITES permit and additional restrictions may apply,please check with your local ISC Coordinator.

Animal hides, skins, horns and hoofs are all prohibited.

Personal effects cannot be shipped between these countries or territories.
Used traveler's checks are classified as documents. Unused traveler's checks are prohibited.
Saturday Delivery Available

Saturday Delivery Available: No

Service Options

Always check Calculate Time and Cost for details of service availability and guarantee information within a country or territory. All Service Levels may not be available to or from every address within a country or territory.

  • UPS Worldwide Expedited
  • UPS Worldwide Express Saver
Special Clearance Requirements
New requirements have been implemented for small package shipments and are based on the International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) 15, which is entitled "Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade". ISPM 15 was adopted internationally in 2002, and is gradually being introduced by countries or territories worldwide. Wood or wood products covered by ISPM 15 include items such as packing cases, boxes, crates, drums or similar packing, pallets, box pallets and other load boards, pallet collars and skids, but exclude such processed woods as orientated strand board, particle board, plywood or veneer, created using glue, heat and pressure or a combinations thereof, and, raw wood which is 6mm or less thick. It is recommended that if a question arises on this issue, please check with the authority that issues the Phytosanitary certificates in your country or territory.
Value Limits

Private Shipments

  • 0.00 Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
      • All non-document shipments may be assessed duty or tax or both regardless of the shipment value.

    Commercial Shipments

  • 0.00 Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
      • All non-document shipments may be assessed duty or tax or both regardless of the shipment value.

    Weight and Size Limits
    70 kg (150 lbs.) per package
    274.00 cm (107.9 in.)  per package
    419 cm (165 in. ) per package
    Length and girth combined


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